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Specific to this model, have anyone tried doing your own oil change? Any howto's you want to share(w/ pics will be exceptional)? Reason for this is I'm planning on doing it every 6K. Thanks. Here's an example on an Acura MDX

Specific to this model, have anyone tried doing your own oil change? Any howto's you want to share(w/ pics will be exceptional)? Reason for this is I'm planning on doing it every 6K. Thanks. Here's an example on an Acura MDX

I don't know how the 528i oil change differs from the 535xi, but if you do a search for the 535xi oil change there are some very detailed post including pictures. Hope this helps.

It is the red arrow. You need a special "cap" tool that fits over the oil filter. You can get these from the dealer but I've seen them at auto parts stores for much less. Remember to use a torque wrench on the filter and NOT tighten it beyond 18 ft lbs.

I was able to access the above link, but since Im not a member of that site *yet* no pics. When I go to do mine I will post pics. The Oil filter on Top of Engine near front is pretty straight forward. I just need to determine the access panel fasteners below the car...but Im not due for new Oil for another 12000 miles so it might be a while...I may get under mine and snap a few pics.

To be honest doing your own oil change is not worth for that 528i because you can go to any Indy and get it done for $89. Doing it yourself won't save u any money. You need 7 quarts of oil cost $60, good filter $20 so u not saving much and the fact tht u have to get all the way underneath the car trust me. I've change my break pads rotors spark plugs put new valve cover gasket and those were not easy